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Glutton For Punishment

July 23, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“Greed, envy, sloth, pride, and gluttony: these are not vices anymore. No, these are marketing tools. Lust is our way of life. Envy is just a nudge towards another sale. Even in our relationships, we consume each other, each looking for what we can get out of the other. Our appetites are often satisfied at… Read More »

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Wine Into Water

July 5, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.” ~ W.C. Fields The age of miracles is still upon us, but the world functions as if everything depends on humanity rather than God. We have taken the wine and turned it back into the water. Instead of trusting in an infinite God, we… Read More »

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We Were Reborn

March 22, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“Many Christians have the mistaken notion that eternal life begins when they die. But that is not biblically accurate. Eternal life begins when we are born again into the Kingdom of God.” ~ David Jeremiah  What if someone asks you “what does it mean to be born again,” how would you respond? There are many… Read More »

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How To Be Invisible

February 26, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

Have you ever fantasized about being invisible? What would you do if you could be invisible for a day? It’s hard to be invisible physically. We can be out of sight and out of mind from society, but it’s impossible to be invisible to God. God always knows our heart, whereabouts, and present circumstances. When… Read More »

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Unity, Liberty, and Charity

February 19, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“In essentials, unity; and nonessentials, liberty; and in all things charity.” ~ John Wesley If you had to make a top ten list of essentials for every human being, what would they be? Food, water, housing, equal treatment, employment, healthcare, freedom of faith, sexuality, love, etc.? What are some possible nonessentials? Where you live, your… Read More »

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